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Referrals to NHS services

… Waiting times for NHS services can vary depending on the type of service you’ve been referred to and where you live. …

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Calling an ambulance for an asthma attack

… an ambulance for an asthma attack Find out what happens when you call an ambulance for an asthma attack and how the … someone (the call handler) who can assess how urgently you need help and make sure you get help quickly. The … gender and medical history. What will the call-handler do? An asthma attack is considered high priority which means …

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What is pulmonary hypertension?

… pulmonary hypertension Children and pulmonary hypertension Print this page On this page What is pulmonary hypertension? … pulmonary hypertension Children and pulmonary hypertension Print this page What is pulmonary hypertension? Pulmonary … a symptom of other lung conditions, including  asthma ,  COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and  pulmonary …

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What are the treatments for pneumonia in children?

… We have more information about how passive smoking and air pollution can affect your child’s lungs. More help and …

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How is asthma treated?

… a sore mouth or thrush, by rinsing your mouth and gargling after using your inhaler. If you use a pMDI (pressurised … medicines. Your GP or nurse can first check if anything else could be making your asthma harder to manage. It can …

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Living with home oxygen

… you take care, especially on staircases, as the tubing can be a tripping hazard your tubing does not get kinked, … oxygen and monitor it closely. Keep it somewhere where it can be seen and tell your family about it, and your carer if … oxygen while exercising Ambulatory oxygen therapy (AOT) can help people with lung conditions keep active . It can

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Treatments and medicines for COPD

… It is connected to a machine called a ventilator and helps air get into your lungs.   You might get NIV if:  you’re … breathlessness is usually caused by difficulty moving air in and out as you breathe, rather than by low oxygen … concentrator. This increases the amount of oxygen in the air you breathe in.   You may also be given oxygen cylinders …

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Spacers

… leaflet that comes with your spacer. Leave your spacer to air dry as this also helps to reduce static. When it's … spacer as this might affect the way it works. Leave it to air-dry as this helps to reduce static (an electrical charge …